CLASS TITLE: Vehicle Maintenance Service Manager
REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor
BASIC FUNCTION: Coordinate, supervise and participate in the repair and servicing of school buses, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment owned by the District.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Supervise and coordinate activities of assigned personnel (Lead Mechanic, Mechanic, and Mechanic Assistant). Also responsible for implementing District fleet maintenance schedules.
Assign, supervise and participate in major and minor mechanical repairs on buses and other light motorized equipment; diagnose diesel internal combustion engine maintenance problems and is responsible for inspection of buses.
Diagnose, supervise and participate in skilled and semi-skilled repairs of mechanical defects in buses, automobiles, trucks and other gas and diesel-powered automotive equipment.
Determine priority of work orders and their assignment to personnel; plan, organize and schedule work flow of employees as assigned; advise and assist assigned personnel; assure timely completion of work.
Maintain records and reports as necessary and required by the State.
Conduct in-service training programs for employees and equipment suppliers for new techniques in mechanical repairs and attend required training.
Assist in the selection of new employees; train, supervise and evaluate assigned employees; recommend disciplinary action or promotion as appropriate; review completed work and provide feedback as necessary.
Initiate requisitions for materials and equipment; authorize and order purchases from local vendors; maintain adequate inventory of parts, equipment and supplies used in repairing and servicing motorized vehicles.
Monitor tools, tool room equipment, maintenance, and safety practices.
Establish and implement prudent shop safety policies and procedures.
Wash buses as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Basic computer skills.
General knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, brake systems.
Ability to:
Perform preventative maintenance and general repairs to District vehicles as assigned.
Lead in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D.
Certificate as required by Kentucky law and five years increasingly responsible experience in the repair and maintenance of light and heavy automotive and powerdriven equipment.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Kentucky School Bus Inspector Certification
Valid Kentucky Commercial Drivers License
Salary Table 3 Board Approved 10/16/07
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